Indicator lamp including light-emitting LED and power supply device and capable of announcing parking position of vehicle
A pole-mounted LED-equipped colored ball on the car roof addresses car identification challenges in crowded parking lots by ensuring visibility and energy efficiency through timed lighting and remote control.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2024029187
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-02-08
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-21
AI Technical Summary
Finding a parked car in large parking lots or crowded areas is difficult due to similar-looking cars and lack of landmarks, especially in dark conditions, leading to challenges in car identification.
A pole-mounted colored ball with a light-emitting LED is attached to the car's roof, powered by a suction cup or magnetic base, with a timer and wireless receiver for remote control, allowing the LED to illuminate at set times and differentiate from others.
The solution enhances car visibility during the day and at night, reduces energy consumption through timed lighting, and prevents mistaken identification by varying LED colors, facilitating easy car location.
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Abstract
Description
[Technical Field]
[0001] The present invention relates to an indicator light that includes a colored ball, a light-emitting LED, and a power supply, and can indicate the parking location of a car. [Background technology]
[0002] In the past, there was a method of attaching a ping-pong ball to the car antenna to let people know where the car was parked. There was also a method of attaching a ribbon like a streamer to the car antenna. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]
[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 5782623 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-184532 [Patent Document 3] Patent Publication No. 2021-174082 [Patent Document 4] Patent Publication No. 2021-181268 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]
[0004] This had the following drawbacks: (a) In large parking lots or crowded areas, many cars look the same, so it can be very difficult to find where you parked your car. b) The area around the parked car changes from moment to moment, and there are no landmarks around, making it difficult to find your car. C) It was very difficult to find the car, especially in dark places or at night. The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned drawbacks. [Means for solving the problem]
[0005] A) Attach a base with a suction cup or magnet to the roof of a car. Place a long pole above the base. Attach a colored ball to the end of the pole. During the day, the colored ball will be visible higher than the surrounding cars, making the car easier to find. b) Attach a power supply unit to a suction cup or magnetic base. Attach a long pole to the power supply unit. Attach a colored ball to the end of the pole. Attach a light-emitting LED inside the colored ball. In dark places or at night, power is supplied from the power supply unit to light up the LED. The lit LED is visible even from a distance, making it easy to find the car. C) The color of the LED light attached inside the color ball can be changed. By changing the color, it is possible to differentiate it from other identical devices, and mistakes will not occur. 2) A timer is installed inside the power supply. When the set time comes, the LED inside the color ball will automatically light up. Since it will not light up outside the set time, it will eliminate unnecessary lighting and help save energy. e) A device equipped with a wireless receiver is placed inside the power supply so that it can be connected. When necessary, the wireless transmitter can be operated from a distance to light up the LED inside the color ball connected to the receiver. (e) Another method is to have the radio receiver receive GPS signals from a mobile phone and light up the LED inside the colored ball. The present invention is an indicator lamp equipped with an LED that emits light as configured above. [Effects of the Invention]
[0006] (i) A colored ball at the end of a pole attached high on the roof of a car appears higher than surrounding cars, making it easier to find the car even during the day. B) A long pole is attached to a power supply unit attached to a suction cup or magnetic base, and a colored ball is attached to the end of the pole. An LED that lights up is placed inside the colored ball. The lit LED is visible from a distance, making it easy to find the car. C) The color of the LED light attached inside the color ball can be changed, so it can be differentiated from the same device, eliminating mistakes. 2) You can set the lighting time inside the device and have it light up intermittently. Set it so that you can set a timer. When the time comes, set it so that the LED inside the color ball lights up. The LED inside the color ball lights up, making it easy to find the location of your car. It will not light up outside the set time, eliminating waste and saving energy. The present invention is an indicator lamp equipped with an LED that emits light as configured above. [Brief explanation of the drawings]
[0007] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a system diagram of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is a system diagram of a power supply device according to the present invention. [Figure 3] 1 is a system diagram of a wireless transmitter according to the present invention. [Figure 4] 1 is a system diagram of a wireless receiver according to the present invention; [Figure 5] 1 is a system diagram of a mobile phone with built-in GPS according to the present invention. [Figure 6] 1 is a system diagram of a receiver with a built-in GPS tag according to the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0008] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described. A) A base (10) with a suction cup or magnet is attached to the roof of a car, a power supply (4) is attached to the base (10), a long pole (3) is attached to the end of the power supply, and a colored ball (2) is attached to the tip of the pole (3). When the surroundings are bright, the location of the car can be found using this colored ball (2). (b) A power supply (4) is attached to a suction cup or magnetic base (10), a long pole (3) is attached to the end of the power supply, a color ball (2) is attached to the tip of the pole, and a light-emitting LED is provided inside the color ball. By turning on the LED in dark places or at night, the location of the car can be determined even from a distance. C) If a color ball (2) is attached to the tip of a long pole attached to a suction cup or a base (10) on the roof, there is a risk that it may fall over due to wind pressure while traveling, so a movable device (9) is attached to keep the pole in a tilted position while traveling. 2) When parking in dark places or at night, the LED light of the color ball (2) attached to the tip does not need to be strong, because even a small amount of light is reflected off the inner wall of the color ball (2) and becomes bright. Also, by using an intermittent light source, recognition is improved and battery consumption can be reduced, which helps save battery power. A socket is attached so that the color of the LED inside the color ball (2) can be changed, which allows differentiation even when the same device is nearby, eliminating mistakes. E) The power supply (4) connected to the base (10) is waterproofed, and is equipped with an electronic circuit (7) that controls the light emission of the LED. The power switch (5) of the power supply (4) is integrated with a variable resistor and operates the switch on / off. The timer setting is also set by switching the variable resistor. (f) A wireless device connection terminal (11b) is provided inside the power supply unit (4b). A wireless receiver (15) is connected to this connection terminal (11b). By pressing the switch (5b) of the wireless transmitter 8 from a distance, radio waves are emitted, which are received by the receiver (15) and sent to the LED (1a) inside the pole to light up. In addition, considering situations where the device will be on standby for a long time, the wireless receiver (15) is of an intermittent reception type, which helps to conserve battery (8c) consumption. g) A GPS signal from a mobile phone is received by a GPS tag receiver (21) in the power supply device (4c), sent to a wireless device connection terminal (11c), and the indicator light (2a) in the pole is turned on. [Explanation of symbols]
[0009] 1 indicator light 1a indicator light 1b Indicator light 1c indicator light 2 colored balls 3. Paul 4 Power supply 4a power supply 4b Power supply 4c power supply 5 Power switch and timer selection variable resistor 5a power switch 5b Power switch 5c Power switch 5d Power switch 6 Transmitters 6a Transmitter 7 LED driver 7a LED drive device 7b LED driver 7c LED driving device 8 batteries 8a battery 8b battery 8c battery 8d batteries 9 Mobile 10 Suction cup or magnetic base for attaching to the roof 11 Wireless device connection terminal 11a Wireless device connection terminal 11b Wireless device connection terminal 11c Wireless device connection terminal 12 Individual signal transmitter 13 Transmitter 14 Antenna 14a Antenna 14b Antenna 15 Receiver 16 Individual signal selection circuit 17 GPS-enabled mobile phone system diagram 18. Mobile Phones 19 GPS transmitter 21 GPS TAG receiver
Claims
[Claim 1] A long pole is attached to a power supply unit attached to a suction cup or magnetic base, a colored ball is attached to the tip of the pole, a light-emitting LED is provided inside the colored ball, the light-emitting can be set by a timer so that the LED inside the colored ball lights up automatically, a wireless receiver or GPS receiver is installed inside the power supply unit, and when necessary, a remote transmitter or mobile phone can be operated from a distance to drive an electronic circuit attached to the receiver to light up the LED inside the colored ball attached to the tip of the pole, and a movable device is provided on the power supply unit to prevent danger from the long pole, and this indicator light is equipped with a light-emitting LED, transmitter, transmitter and receiver and can indicate the parking location of a car, characterized by the above.
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